The SBSTA 36 (May 2012) noted that common metrics are being assessed by the IPCC in the context
of its work on the Fifth Assessment Report and acknowledged the relevance of common metrics to
climate change policy.

In this occasion the SBSTA invited the IPCC to present its findings on common metrics from its Fifth
Assessment Report at the SBSTA 40 (June 2014) and requested the secretariat to organize a special event
for this purpose. In addition, the SBSTA agreed to continue, at its 40th session, its
consideration of common metrics.